Patch Management Capability Lead

Patch Management Capability Lead

As a preferred supplier to one of our biggest Financial Client , I am seeking for a Patch Management Capability Lead for a position in Amsterdam, Netherlands . As Patch Management Capability Lead, you will define and deliver patch management strategy in response to an increasingly AI-driven threat landscape. You will lead automation, reduce risk, and align Infrastructure, Security, Risk and Product teams to keep platforms secure, resilient and compliant.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the patch management vision, strategy and roadmap, with AI-driven vulnerability exploitation as a key priority.
• Accelerate and automate patching across operating systems, databases, middleware, networks and infrastructure applications.
• Select tools and define standards, processes and governance that improve deployment speed, quality and consistency.
• Align patch cycles, maintenance windows and operational requirements with Product Owners and infrastructure teams.
• Partner with CISO, Risk and Security teams to ensure policy compliance, remove remediation barriers and reduce risk.
• Track performance through KPIs, compliance metrics and risk indicators, and lead continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Advise senior stakeholders on patching strategy, cyber resilience and operational risk.

Key results:

• Accelerate patching on priority platforms.
• Update patching runbooks and processes to address AI-driven threats.
• Assess tools to automate patching across platforms and applications. Reduce patching lead times across all platforms.
• Lead architecture improvements for automated, continuous patching.
• Improve patching metrics and reporting in ServiceNow.
• Development and improvement of proper MI and Reporting on Patching from ServiceNow as one source of patching information.

Key Requirement:

• General
  • Fluent in business English
  • Strong ownership, accountability and urgency
  • Strong understanding of AI concepts and the practical use
• Patch and Vulnerability Management
  • Enterprise patching and vulnerability remediation experience
  • Balances security, stability and business priorities
• Infrastructure
  • Strong Windows and Linux knowledge
  • Knowledge of databases and middleware
  • Knowledge of network technologies
  • Understanding of hybrid cloud and data centres
  • Track record in automation
  • Experience with ServiceNow
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Explains complex technical and risk topics clearly
  • Influences stakeholders without direct authority
  • Works effectively with product, platform, architecture, security and senior leaders
  • Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Risk and Governance
  • Knowledge of vulnerability, lifecycle and cybersecurity controls
  • Experience in regulated environments
  • Turns policies and standards into practical processes

Contract : 12+ month

Rates : Excellent

Location : Amsterdam

Interview : 2 stages

Nick Chinweerapunt

Account Manager

Gazelle Global Consulting

Tel +31 85 111 0171

Tel +44 203 588 7747

Mob +44 7377 403 773

Desired Skills and Experience Patch Management, vulnerability remediation, vision, strategy, roadmap, standards, processes, governance, Windows, Linux, databases, middleware, network, hybrid cloud, data centres, automation, ServiceNow